'Language of a Dream' at the Sprinkler Factory

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Jul 8, 2014 at 2:09 PM

The Sprinkler Factory Gallery introduces the exhibit "Language of a Dream" with artwork primarily by artist Art Krauss during an opening reception this Saturday, July 12, from 5-9 p.m. This multimedia art exhibit opening will feature music, such as Krazy Kat Jazz Jam presented by Michael Chasse, from 5-7 p.m. and later to close, and a dance performance by Jennifer Agbay of Ballet Arts Worcester at 7 p.m.

“The opening reception is the big deal,” says Krauss. In addition to Krauss' artwork, additional pieces will be on display from artists Willow Ross, Clark Britton and Anne Condon Giancola.

Krauss' "Language of a Dream" is the second part of the two-phase exhibit that was first shown in April 2013 at the Sprinkler Factory Gallery. There are about 70 images of Krauss' in the 2014 exhibit. In 2013, his exhibit was called “A Dream within a Dream.” The first and second part of his artwork from 2013 and 2014 were inspired by a song that is very important to him, says Krauss.

Krauss has been heavily influenced from his travels to Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada, and his artwork shows this influence. “I have been traveling to Nova Scotia and the Canadian Maritimes for the past decade,” Krauss says, who describes his artwork as being simply about “love.” He explains that looking at artwork is like “looking at the dance of Nova Scotia fog. You see what you see, and you feel how you choose to feel.”

Ross, one of three other artists who will have work on display in the gallery, creates minimal sculptures. She is from Kennebunk, Maine. Britton is a retired professor of art and design at Wichita State University. His talent is creating handmade artist books. Giancola is an environmental and decorative artist. She lives in Northern California.

The exhibit is accompanied by a mobile app. Being that the app component is relatively new, participating artists are very eager to see how the public responds. Two thirds of each work of art is in the mobile app, says Krauss. There is music, poetry and stories on the app, in addition to the art people see on the wall. There are three parts to each work of art, says Krauss excitedly.

“Language of a Dream” by Art Krauss is currently on display at the Sprinkler Factory Gallery, 38 Harlow St., Worcester until July 26, 2014. The opening reception for the exhibit is Saturday, July 12, from 5-9 p.m. Gallery hours are Friday, Saturday and Sunday, from 12-4 p.m. Work of guest artists, including Willow Ross, Clark Britton and Anne Condon Giancola will also be on display. Sprinklerfactory.com.